Toona sinensis 'Flamingo'
- Shrub
- 3-5 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Light-coloured foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Small Chinese tree with long pinnate leaves. From bright pink in the spring over cream to summer green and coppery gold in the fall. Young shoots are edible.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 300 - 500 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | White, Cream |
| Leaf colour | Green, Pink |
| Growth habit | Wide, Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Toona sinensis 'Flamingo' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Toona |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Chinese mahonieboom FR: Acajou de Chine |
| Synonyms | Cedrela toona Flamingo |
| Origin | Hybrid |
